1. gary santos
Summary
with over 25 years of quality control and manufacturing experience CMM,SPC,CNC,TQM,TQC,ISO,GD&T etc..
QC Specialist
Highlights
CMM operator
Test plan writer
CMM programmer
CMM Trainer
Troubleshooting specialist
Advanced engineering knowledge
Quality inspection professional
Master inspector
GD&T specialist
SPC specialist
calibration specialist
Accomplishments
certified in 21 different CMM softwares beta tester for Mitutoyo,geomet and multimetrics implemented SPC monitoring
in large die cast foundry on over 50 high production machines created numerous test fixtures and plans
Personally managed production activities to guarantee [number]% of orders were shipped on-time.Contributed to an
annual [number]% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
Experience
QC inspector
June 1982 to September 1984
martin marrietta - orlando, FL
Inspected missle and aircraft components for size shape coatings to govt spec 9858-a worked with DCAS govt
inspectors operated and programmed CMM
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.Examined
weld for bead size and other specifications.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.Inspected finished
products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality
production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
QC manager
September 1989 to September 1991
Die Cast Products - Gardena, CA
over saw all aspects of qc department answered to board of directors managed 25 inspectors and 3 engineers implented
SPC procedures throughout entire plant per IBM and Xeroxs PPM control plans designed and and built multiple test
fixtures wrote numerous inspection test plans trained inspectors in CMM operation and programming dealt directly with
customer reps Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce
costs.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Maintained proper stock levels on a
line.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and
other operational reports, to detect production problems.Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were
employed.Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.Inspected finished products for quality and
adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and
productivity.Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.Oversaw design, procurement and construction
from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical
systems.Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.Adhered to all applicable regulations,
policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure
quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.Coordinated
inventory and cost control programs.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.Responsible
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2. for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and
maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or
administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.Reviewed the performance of
subordinates.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
VP sales QC consultant
September 1991 to September 1995
Century Precision Engineering - Gardena, CA
Prepared all sales and marketing materials oversaw and aided QC manger in the implementing of D1-9000 and ISO
9000,9001,9002 and 9003 procedures prepared all documents to become small disadvantaged minority owned business
brought sales from $100,000 first year to $1.5 million per year there afterActively suggested operational improvements to
enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production
workers.Maintained proper stock levels on a line.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.Ensured the most
cost-effective production methods were employed.Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel
grievances.Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.Led business development
evaluation/business analysis.Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and
productivity.Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.Oversaw design, procurement and construction
from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical
systems.Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.Adhered to all applicable regulations,
policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure
quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.Coordinated
inventory and cost control programs.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.Responsible
for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and
maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or
administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or
products.
Owner Consultant
September 1995 to July 1997
Q Touch - Gardena, CA
Sold,installed,operated,Calibrated and trained customers in CMM
President/Owner
August 1998 to July 2001
Dimensional inspection labs - Gardena, CA
Ran a CMM inspection lab doing third party inspections for all types of
manufacturers employed 7 CMM operators/specialists
QC/Production control
September 2001 to August 2004
Bob Lewis Machine - Gardena, CA
Oversaw QC and production of this HiTech CNC machine shopActively suggested operational improvements to enhance
quality, improve production times and reduce costs.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production
workers.Maintained proper stock levels on a line.Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing
production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.Drafted a timescale
for all jobs.Ensured the most cost-effective production methods were employed.Inspected finished products for quality
and adherence to customer specifications.Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and
productivity.Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.Oversaw design, procurement and construction
from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the mechanical
systems.Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.Adhered to all applicable regulations,
policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure
quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.Coordinated
inventory and cost control programs.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.Responsible
for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design, installation, operation and
maintenance of mechanical systems used in the process.Reviewed operations and conferred with technical or
administrative staff to resolve production and processing problems.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or

3. products.
QC manager
September 1984 to September 1989
LPE inc - Gardena, CA
QC manager for medium sized Hi Tech Cnc machine shop wrote QC manual to Mil I 45208-A prepared all
documentation for customer and internal controlsReviewed the performance of subordinates.Calibrated or adjusted
equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring
gauges.Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental
compliance.Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.Oversaw design, procurement and
construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of the
mechanical systems.Monitored the production processes and adjusted schedules.Monitored and adjusted production
processes or equipment for quality and productivity.Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer
specifications.Hired and managed staff, overseeing any personnel grievances.Developed production tracking and quality
control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production
problems.Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.
Education
High School Diploma : Machine shop, 1980
Apponequet vocational - Lakeville, MA, USA
3000 hours machine shop course of study
Affiliations
Zeiss Metrology labs linkedin